(A)
(1) If the superintendent of insurance believes that a controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with sections 3905.61 to 3905.65 of the Revised Code, or with any rule or order adopted or issued thereunder, the superintendent may, pursuant to a hearing conducted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.
(2) If, pursuant to the hearing held under division (A)(1) of this section, the superintendent finds that, due to the material noncompliance, the controlled insurer or any policyholder of the insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the superintendent may maintain a civil action or intervene in any action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief.
(B) If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to Chapter 3903. of the Revised Code and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with sections 3905.61 to 3905.65 of the Revised Code, or any rule or order adopted or issued thereunder, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage as a result, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or any other appropriate sanction for the benefit of the insurer.
(C) Nothing in this section shall limit or restrict the imposition of any other remedy available to the superintendent or any other penalty applicable to the insurer.
(D) This section does not, in any way, alter or affect the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or any other third party.
Effective Date: 10-07-1991
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